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FineScale Modeler Volume 26 Issue 4

FineScale Modeler

Issue

Magazine:
FineScale Modeler
Number:
Volume 26 Issue 4 | April 2008
Language:
English
ISSN:
07224646779404

Table of contents

Build Report | Page 18
Eric Reinert's amazing armor

by Aaron Skinner
A deep love of history inspires this talented modeler
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 22
Weather a natural-metal Thunderbolt

by Luciano Rodriguez
Six easy-to-learn steps lead to a realistic, battle-weary finish.
60770
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop"
Tamiya 1:72
60770 (70) 2004 New parts
 

Build Report | Page 30
Build a Panzer ace's Tiger I

by Harvey Low
Model Otto Carius' Eastern Front tank with simple kit modifications.
03116
Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E
Revell 1:72
03116 (80-3116) 1999 New parts
72L21
German tank barrel 8,8cm KwK36 L/56 for TigerI (late model)
Aber 1:72
72L21 (72L-21) 2004 New tool
22047
Tiger I Ausf. E For Hasegawa kit
Eduard 1:72
22047 2003 New tool
22021
Tiger I Ausf.H Revell
Eduard 1:72
22021 1998 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 34
Detail a Kawasaki Ki-45 "Nick"

by Carmine Mari
Plenty of scratchbuilding helps update Nichimo's vintage kit.
S-4819
(Ki-45 kai) Nick
Nichimo 1:48
S-4819 1979 New box
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 44
Backdate an A-20 Havoc

by Chuck Lipkin
Build an early version of Douglas' versatile bomber and apply an unusual camouflage scheme.
04345
Douglas A-20C/Boston III
Revell 1:72
04345 1995 New decals
 

Build Report, 1:16  | Page 48
Dennis Gerber's B-17 vignette

by Mark Hembree
A vivid portrayal of air-to-air combat
1878
Bandits! 2 O'Clock B17 Gunner
Verlinden Productions 1:16
1878
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 54
Workbench Reviews

by Aaron Skinner
Tamiya 35289, JS-2 Model 1944
35289
Russian heavy tank
JS-2 Model 1944 ChKz
Tamiya 1:35
35289 (289) 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 56
Workbench Reviews

by John Plzak
HobbyBoss 82407, M4 High-speed Tractor
82407
M4 High speed tractor (3in. / 90mm)
HobbyBoss 1:35
82407 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:700  | Page 57
Workbench Reviews

by Phil Kirchmeier
Trumpeter 5740, HMS Hood 1941
05740
H.M.S. Hood 1941
Trumpeter 1:700
05740 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 58
Workbench Reviews

by Tom Foti
Italeri 6459, T17E1 Staghound Mk.I
6459
Staghound Mk.I Late version
Italeri 1:35
6459 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 59
Workbench Reviews

by Tom Foti
Bronco Models CB-35011, T17E1 Staghound Mk.I
CB35011
T17E1 Staghound A/C Mk.I (Late Production)
Bronco 1:35
CB35011 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 60
Workbench Reviews

by Aaron Skinner
Alanger 35030, Valentine X British infantry tank Mk.III
35030
Valentine IX British Infantry Tank Mk.III
Alanger 1:35
35030 200a New box
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 61
Workbench Reviews

by Al Jones
Tamiya 61100, Fieseler Fi 156C Storch
61100
Fieseler Fi 156C Storch
Tamiya 1:48
61100 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:35  | Page 62
Workbench Reviews

by Mike Scharf
Trumpeter 00385, E 10 tank destroyer
00385
German
Entwicklungsfahrzeug E 10
Trumpeter 1:35
00385 2007 New tool
 

Review, 1:72  | Page 63
Workbench Reviews

by Paul Boyer
Special Hobby SH72158, X-1E "Last Model"
SH72158
X-1E "Last Model"
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72158 2007 New tool
 

Reference | Page 74
History You Can Model

by Mark Hembree
Boeing 737
 

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